As the dawn grew brighter we withdrew from the win- dow from which we had watched the Martians, and went very quietly downstairs. The artilleryman agreed with me that the…
The Heat-Ray in the Chobham Road
It is still a matter of wonder how the Martians are able to slay men so swiftly and so silently. Many think that in some way they are able to…
How I Fell in with the Curate
The arrival of a second fighting-machine drove us from our peephole into the scullery, for we feared that from his elevation the Martian might see down upon us behind our…
What We Saw From the Ruined House
After eating we crept back to the scullery, and there I must have dozed again, for when presently I looked round I was alone. The thudding vibration continued with wearisome…